What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Coder position at VirtualVocations?
A company is looking for an Emergency Medicine Coder responsible for reviewing patient medical records and coding them appropriately.Key ResponsibilitiesReview documentation on patient records and assign CPT-4 codes and physician identification numbersIdentify errors and present issues to Coding management for resolutionComplete daily productivity reports and attend departmental meetings as scheduledRequired QualificationsExtensive knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT-4 procedural codingExtensive knowledge of medical terminologyTyping speed of 35-45 WPMHigh school diploma or equivalentCPC, CCS-P, or RHIT certification or eligibility within two years, along with 1-3 years of previous physician coding experience or graduation from a coding technical school
